Crime & Safety

Suspect Caught on Camera in Capitol Heights Armed Robbery

Police are searching for the suspect identified in theses photos.

Police are searching for the suspect caught on a security camera early Thursday morning, after he reportedly robbed a Capitol Heights business.

According to Prince George's County Police, the man walked into the store in the 7400 block of Central Avenue at 3 a.m. and went to the cooler to get a drink. He then walked up to the counter and pulled out cash to pay for the beverage, but when the cashier opened the register, the suspect pulled out a handgun.

The suspect jumped over the county and grabbed the entire cash drawer, police said. He ran out of the store with the drawer.

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If anyone has information on his whereabouts or identity, please call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s CID/Robbery Unit at 301-772-4095.   Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/police and submit a tip online.


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